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In today's episode, I sit down with Jason Brown to talk about money, mistakes, and second chances. Jason shares how he once lost a lot of money in the stock market, then learned simple rules to trade smarter and win back his confidence. We talk about living below your means, making a short “sacrifice season,” and building habits that help your family for the long run. Jason explains options in plain language, why taking small profits adds up, and how to keep your cool when prices jump around. You’ll hear real stories about paying off a house, starting with little, and turning lessons into a plan anyone can follow.

About our guest:
Jason Brown is a stock market expert, power options trader, entrepreneur, and author who teaches the world how to confidently own their financial situations and feel empowered while doing so. Jason’s upcoming book, 5 Year Millionaire, is inspired by the pathway that led him to making his first million in just five years. Brown grew up in Detroit, Michigan and garnered motivation from his upbringing as a child who slept in a sleeping bag on the floor in his family’s home with bars on the windows, and who boldly navigated around drugs and gangs in his neighborhood, to acquire the lifestyle he always dreamed of. The term “power trading” has emerged from his journey in addition to the understanding that truly anyone can use the stock market to trade their way into their ideal lifestyle. Jason says, “it’s all about finding the right trades, applying the right option strategy, mixed with giving the stock enough time to do what you believe it’s going to do”.

Today, Jason is completely debt free, has paid off his home, and is married with two children. The Brown Report and Power Trades University are two platforms he utilizes to help his clients retrain and rewire their thought processes for comebacks no matter the financial situation that they are currently in. In Jason’s upcoming book, he highlights the mathematical fact that the average person can become a millionaire within 5 years from the stock market. Jason has been featured on Smart Passive Income podcast, The Mind Your Business podcast, His and Her Money with Talaat and Tai, and the Passive 25k podcast.

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Five-Year Millionaire: A Roadmap for Investing in the Stock Market, Wealth Accumulation, and Financial Independence by Jason Brown

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In today's episode I sit down with John Dinsmore, a marketing professor and author of The Marketing of Debt, to talk about why money choices can be so tricky. We share how even people who study finance still make mistakes, and how companies use smart tricks to get us to spend more than we should. We break down how credit cards, loans, and status symbols are sold to us, and what steps we can take to fight back and make better money moves.

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John Dinsmore is a Professor of Marketing at Wright State University and the author of The Marketing of Debt: How They Get You. His research focuses on financial decision-making, payment methods, and mobile applications, and has been published in top journals including Psychology & Marketing and the Journal of Business Research. He is a frequent contributor to outlets such as Forbes, CIO, CBS Marketwatch, and U.S. News & World Report, and has spoken at major conferences like the American Marketing Association and the Association for Consumer Research.

At Wright State, Dinsmore teaches courses in digital marketing, strategy, and creativity, earning multiple teaching awards. His business cases, published through Harvard, are taught in MBA programs worldwide, and he has provided executive training to organizations including the U.S. Air Force and Speedway Corporation. With 14 years of industry experience before academia, he brings a practical and research-driven lens to understanding how people make money decisions. He lives in Dayton, Ohio with his wife, two sons, and their bulldog, Creed.

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John's new book, The Marketing of Debt: How They Get You

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In today's episode, I sit down with Abbe F. Large to talk about caring for aging parents while raising our own kids. We keep it real and simple. We cover the three phases of money and the three buckets to save and spend from. We talk about long term care, life and disability insurance, and how to build steady income in retirement. You will learn when a reverse mortgage or HELOC might help, and when it won’t. We share easy scripts to start money talks with your parents, plus steps for a care plan, powers of attorney, wills, and trusts. My goal is to help you protect your paycheck, your peace, and the people you love.

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Abbe F. Large, CLU®, CLTC, is a Managing Director at Lenox Advisors with three decades of experience dedicating herself to her clients' best interests. Abbe's personal experience with her father's pancreatic cancer journey ingrained how important the products and services she provides to her clients truly work. Specializing in financial, estate, and retirement services, she also assists corporate clients with strategic employee benefits. She was named on Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals in both 2023 and 2022. A devoted family woman and active community member, she enjoys paddleboarding, skiing, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Email Abbe Here: alarge@lenoxadvisors.com
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In today's episode, I sit down with Barry Levine, a bankruptcy lawyer with more than 40 years of experience, to talk about what really happens when people file for bankruptcy. We break down the fear and confusion around money problems and explain how bankruptcy can be a tool to get a fresh start. I also share my own story of going through bankruptcy in my 20s and what I learned from it. Barry gives simple, honest advice on what to expect, how the process works, and why it’s not the end of the world.

About our guest:
Barry Levine is a Massachusetts-based bankruptcy attorney with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and small business owners through financial crisis. Known for his calm, practical approach, he guides clients who feel scared, overwhelmed, and out of options to understand the system, explore their choices, and find a clear path forward.

Barry believes fear, not just debt, is what keeps people stuck. His role is to bring order to the chaos by applying decades of legal expertise to restore stability and control. With a career that began in a hands-on Boston office during law school, he has built a practice that is detail-oriented, outcome-focused, and always grounded in compassion.

The Law Office of Barry R. Levine

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In today's episode I talk with Doug Lynam, who shares his amazing journey from being a monk to becoming a money expert. Doug opens up about how he went from giving up everything to learning the true value of money and how it can be used to help others. We chat about the struggles he faced, the lessons he learned, and how he now teaches people to live with purpose while also being smart with their finances.

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Doug Lynam, a former Marine and Benedictine monk, is now a finance expert blending ethics with wealth. A bestselling author and speaker, he helps people align money with purpose.

https://www.douglynam.com/

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In today's episode, I talk with Maya Elious about how to reinvent your life and career so you can grow into the person you’re meant to be. Maya shares how she went from making MySpace pages to building a business that helps experts create clear messages and strong brands. We discuss why it’s important to keep things simple, let go of what no longer works, and have the courage to step out of your comfort zone.

About our guest:
Maya Elious is an award-winning business coach and personal brand strategist who helps entrepreneurs clarify their message and reinvent their brand with alignment, clarity, and authenticity. For over 15 years, she’s guided thought leaders through powerful pivots, profitable positioning, and brand evolution, becoming a trusted expert for navigating major shifts in the online space.

As the Founder of Built To Impact®, Maya has helped thousands of clients turn their expertise into legacy brands, launch high-ticket services, and scale beyond six figures with integrity. Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and Black Enterprise, her mission is to help women build lives and businesses that feel as good as they look. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, family time, and binge-watching medical dramas.

More about Maya: https://www.mayaelious.com/speaking/
Free Training: http://www.mayaelious.com/evolve

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Money can be really hard to talk about, especially with the person you love. In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and money coach Hanna Morrell to talk about how couples can stop fighting about money and start having better conversations. Hanna shares simple tools that help people feel safe, seen, and understood when talking about their finances. We talk about why arguments happen, how to listen better, and what to do when things get tough.

About our guest:
Hanna Morrell is the creator of the Pacific Stoa Financial Coaching Curriculum. Frustrated by traditional financial advice that focuses on punishment, shame, and mechanics, she developed a holistic approach that combines financial knowledge with behavioral and emotional tools. Basically Hanna teaches people how to trust themselves with their money.

With over eight years of experience working with diverse clients, Hanna has crafted a curriculum that addresses the root causes of financial struggles. Blending financial literacy with principles from psychology, philosophy, trauma-informed practices,and cognitive behavioral therapy, she empowers individuals to overcome financial challenges and build lasting wealth.

Hanna’s proven methods have helped countless people transform their relationship with money, set achievable goals, and create a brighter financial future. She is passionate about sharing her expertise with women, couples, and small businesses.

http://yourworthcoach.com/

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In today's classic episode, I talk about something really important that most people don’t think about—what happens if you get sick or hurt and can’t work. I share my own story and explain what disability insurance is and why it’s so helpful. We also talk about the difference between short-term and long-term coverage, and why the insurance your job gives you might not be enough. I know insurance can sound confusing, but I break it down in a simple way so you can feel ready and protected if life throws you a curveball.

About our guest:
Acquania is a financial coach, freelance writer, and independent life insurance producer with LifeTyme Financial Group, LLC. She is committed to helping people find financial freedom and build wealth. As a financial coach, she equips her clients with "outside the box" finance tips, debt payment plans, retirement planning, and more. With her advice clients are able to meet and exceed their financial and personal goals.

Through her finance blog and podcast, The Purpose of Money, she shows women how to invest and save more so they can live a more fulfilling and prosperous life.

Acquania's passion for personal finance and investing began when she was in high school and her father gave her a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. At 16 years old, Acquania opened a Roth Individual Retirement Account and has been seeking financial independence and early retirement (FIRE) ever since.

The Purpose of Money
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